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Experts prefer NetGear Orbi RBK50 over TP-Link Deco M5

On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 75 Router expert endorsements .

Currently, NetGear Orbi RBK50 received 1 endorsement from Lifewire (6 Dec 2023). Meanwhile, TP-Link Deco M5 did not receive any endorsements this month.

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PCMag
Lifewire
Wirecutter
How To Geek
T3
Business Insider
TechRadar
Laptop Mag
Tom's Guide
Digital Trends
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N/A $219
NetGear Orbi RBK50
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 6 Dec 2023 Lifewire ranked NetGear Orbi RBK50 as #1
    Rank Router Comment
    #1 out of 3 NetGear Orbi RBK50
    Best Overall
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither NetGear Orbi RBK50 nor TP-Link Deco M5 were recommended by key experts who publish Routers recommendations.
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PCMag
Lifewire
Wirecutter
How To Geek
T3
Business Insider
TechRadar
Laptop Mag
Tom's Guide
Digital Trends
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+7 $85
TP-Link Archer AX50
The TP-Link Archer AX50 router is a highly recommended Wi-Fi 6 router that offers fast and reliable speeds, supports over 40 connected devices, and has advanced features such as parental controls and antivirus protection.
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Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300
The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 router is a high-speed and powerful device that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, offers excellent range performance, and advanced security features, making it an ideal choice for households with heavy internet usage and multiple devices.
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Google Nest WiFi
The Google Nest WiFi router is a reliable and efficient solution for families of four who frequently use multiple devices simultaneously and want fast and reliable internet speeds, with parental controls, QoS capabilities, and easy setup and management using the Google Home app.
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Asus RT-AX86U
The Asus RT-AX86U router is a high-performance router that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, providing faster, more efficient, and more stable connection speeds than previous Wi-Fi standards, making it an excellent choice for both basic and advanced users.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [20]

80
Total expert reviews: 20
  • with a score: 12
  • without a score: 8
Highest score by ireviews.com
100
Average score based on 20 reviews
80
Lowest score by TechGearLab
56

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
No expert reviews linked yet for TP-Link Deco M5.
From Seller:
  • Ultra-performance Mesh WiFi network blankets every inch of your home in super fast and seamless WiFi connectivity - room to room, wall to wall, floor to floor
  • Eliminates WiFi dead zones and buffering - 5,000 square feet of consistent coverage - with speeds up to 3Gbps
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Netgear Orbi AC3000 (RBK50) Review
Review by Peyton
Very popular! 164K views!
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TESTED! NETGEAR Orbi Tri-band Whole Home Mesh WiFi System Review (RBK23) | Best Wifi Router?
Review by Lifey Guy
Popular! 37K views!
Play video review
Netgear Orbi AC3000 RBK50 Unboxing and Why I Choose It Over Google Mesh
Play video review
No video reviews linked yet for TP-Link Deco M5.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0606449116359, 0606449116366
UPC Numbers: 606449116359, 606449116366
Model Numbers: RBK50-100NAS
No manufacturer information linked for TP-Link Deco M5.
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NetGear Orbi RBK50 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling routers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Google Nest WiFi Pro or Netgear Nighthawk X6S .

NetGear Orbi RBK50 is $68.95 more expensive than the average router ($150).

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